Originally Posted by
Eric F
Trek still offers a lifetime warranty on their frames.
Originally Posted by
eduskator
First, the warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials. It does not cover normal use, including material fatigue. In other words, good luck getting a warranty claim for a 10+ year old frameset. Secondly, the warranty for most manufacturers is only valid for the good's first owner.
Yes. I was Trek's warranty claim inspector in Waterloo in the mid-80s; @
eduskator's comment is spot-on. If you raced on the frame, that would also exclude warranty coverage. But warranty claims are as much public relations as anything else, and we would try to be generous in offering repairs or replacement at a discount in all but the most egregious abuse cases. IOW, it can't hurt to ask.